The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-27
THE LATE E. b. WASHBUkNE.
Funeral Services at Chicago-Address by
Prof. SWing-Testimonial from Germans.

CHICAGO, Oct. &c The funeral services over
the remains of the late Eihu B. Washburne
took place at o'clock this afternoon, in Unity
Church. The coffin WAS covered with mass of
beautiful flowers the most noteworthy being q
cross of ferns mingled with the flag of Germany.
a testimonial from the German consul. The
front of the altar was draped with the colors Of
the United States, mingled with the flags of Ger
many and France. When the services began,
the church was filed with the family and friends
of the deceased, many prominent German
Americans being present. The services were
commenced by an organ voluntary. and beau
tiful requiem by the German Mennerchor.
Prof. Swing in his uneral address, sale:
sour country is called upon to give up one
more OF her faithful sons Death, whose sum
mons none can dIsobey, asks for one of the Ma
tons noblest children, and he has bowed in
obedience and will be with more. One
more form marked by intellectual dignity and
ornamented with the grandeur OF snowy hair,
disappears from home, and street, and sane
tuary. Descended directly from the Pilgrim
fathers, MIR. Washburne inherited the politics
of liberty. His studies and reflections
came to reinforce this natural bias, and the mo-
ment he touched the question of slavery he be-
came disciple of that truth which elected
President in 1860. and which soon set the slaves
free, and made each State in the Union q perfect
republic Here in his coffin lies broken
friendship which reached from Henry Clay to
ceivipg that inspiration which comes from the
help of kindred minds. The tomb only can
separate such men. Their hearts are
bound not by passion. but by similar great
thoughts and great duties. Having learned in
the great school-house of his country how TO
think and act in political affairs. peace having
the Office of Minister to France. He WAS caught
suddenly in the tempest of war. Mr.. Wash
burne stood in the scene, not only powerful in
his own name and character, but powerful in
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best adviser that either a Frenchman Ger
man could find in such wild day The German
Emperor requested the United States to permit
its minister to show the Germans in Paris what
kindness he could. Thus stood this noble man
as legate of two mighty states. This double
trust was becoming because there are now two
Germanies one along the Rhine. the other
this side of the Atlantic, diffused over the land
which had been Mr.. Washburne's cradle and was
his own sacred country"
the reflection that while Mr.. Washburne had
srent the most of his life amid war. the evening
of his day was crowned with perfect peace.
Among those present in the church during the
services were Gen. w. d. Washburne. John W.
Washburue. of Minneapolis, brothers of the de-
ceased and Mrs. Stephenson and Mrs Holmes.
of Minneapolis, sisters OF Mr.. Washburne.
Mr. Hampstead Washburne is in receipt of the
following communication from the representa-
tives of the German governmental this country:
IMPERIAL GERMAN CONSULATE.
CHICAGO, Oct. % 1887.
To Hampstead washburne, Esq:
Dear Sir-Baron Zedlwitz. the German charge
daaires at Washington acting for the absent German
minister the United States, directs express
to you and your family his profound sympathy and
sncerest condolences the death of father. In
order to give full expression these feelings have
begged OF the gentlemen in charge of the arrange
for the funeral services to be allowed to lay the
German colors shown by the flag of this consulate,
before the catafaique. and will participate in the
services the delegate of the of the
German empire in this country. 1t will be gratifying
for me to think that you will accept these symbolic
acts as the tribute of gratitude of the German nation
to the blessed memory of the illustrious dead.
Yours sincerely, BARON NoRDENFLYcHT.
In periaI German Consul.